Accounts Receivable / Eligibility Associate

Benefits Management Group, Inc. (BMGI) is a growing third party administrator of union employee benefit funds. We are currently seeking a accounts receivable / eligibility associate for our Oak Brook office. Candidate must be self-starter and detail oriented with experience using Microsoft Office Software and proficient with Excel.

Responsibilities:

• Recording cash receipt reports in proprietary software.
• Follow up with employers on payment issues.
• Reconciling month end totals generated from proprietary software to bank deposits.
• Onboard employers to remit and pay contributions.
• Maintaining orderly files for all accounting source documents
• Answer telephone calls from employers, participants and providers with eligibility questions

Requirements:

• Problem solver - able to connect the dots looking at various reports, other departments to solve problems.
• Customer Service – responds promptly to customer’s needs; manages difficult or emotional customer situations
• Oral Communication – speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions
• Written Communication – writes clearly and informatively, edits work for spelling and grammar; presents numerical data effectively
• Business Acumen – understands business implications of decisions; aligns work with strategic goals
• Professionalism – approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; accepts responsibilities for own actions; follows through on commitments; team player
• Judgment – displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions
• Quality – demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; takes pride in his/her own work
• Quantity – meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity
• Dependability – follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments
• Attendance/Punctuality – is consistently at work and on time; ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent
• Adaptability – adapts to changes in the work environment; ability to prioritize duties
• Planning/Organization – prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently

Ideal candidate would have 5 years of accounting experience, be a fast learner with strong attention to detail, be well organized and able to work with little supervision.